Inquiry into sexual violence in NHS hospitals
I want the Government to have an inquiry into sexual violence being reported in NHS hospitals, to come up with a plan to reduce incidents.
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- 08 MAR 2026Petition closedFinal total: 25,944 signatures
- 23 OCT 2025Government respondedDepartment of Health and Social CareGovernment reply
Sexual misconduct in NHS settings is unacceptable. We are working with system partners to eradicate sexual misconduct in the NHS. The Government has no plans to launch an inquiry at this time.
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Background
I want the Government to do this because it appears to be a problem across the nation. I think the users of the NHS need to be aware and take necessary precautions to stay safe and it is not getting the investigations and media coverage it deserves.